Rita Mattson
Republican · New Hampshire · 2026 · IncumbentRunning for New Hampshire House, Cheshire District 18, New Hampshire
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Opposes new income and sales taxes
From other published sources
- Supports Education Freedom Accounts and property-tax funded schools; opposes state zoning mandates for housing development, per Citizens Count candidate profile
- Supports nuclear energy development and voter ID requirements, per Citizens Count candidate profile
Rita Mattson is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire House, Cheshire District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the New Hampshire Secretary of State's September 8, 2026 primary results. Rita Mattson is a sitting member for the district, per the General Court's official member list (gc.nh.gov). Has represented Cheshire District 18 in the New Hampshire House since 2024, per Citizens Count candidate profile. Describes herself as a retired blue-collar worker with a high school and trade school education; lives in Dublin, per Citizens Count candidate profile.
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